Good News Notes: “Columbus City Council voted to award $500,000 to a local nonprofit that has big plans for an empty lot on the city’s northside. Zora’s House, currently located on Summit Street in the University District, plans to break ground at its new location at 1394 North Fourth Street in the fall. It would give…
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Six children find forever home as part of National Adoption Day event
Good News Notes: “There are 122,000 children in foster care across the United States. In Ohio, there are about 16,000 in foster care with more than 3,000 waiting to be adopted. Wednesday was a special day for Lisa and Randy Jarrell. “We’re adopting Oliver,” said Lisa Jarrell, of her adoption. Oliver brings the Jarrell family…
Daryush Parvinbenam Explains How Mindfulness Can Help Trauma Survivors
Good News Notes: “Mindfulness has been proven to have countless positive mental and physical effects on individuals of all backgrounds. Clinical psychotherapist Daryush Parvinbenam recently discussed how mindfulness can improve the lives of individuals dealing with varying kinds of trauma. Trauma is a blanket term, because trauma can take many mental and physical forms. It can be…
Giving Kids the Gift of a Smile
Good News Notes: “Columbus plastic surgeon Dr. Bivik Shah said he loves his job because he helps people feel like their best self. One of his favorite parts is bringing families and children with cleft lips and palates renewed hope through a new smile. “It just makes me feel wonderful that I’ve been able to do that….
$30 million campaign to end hunger in Central Ohio
Good News Notes: “The Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) is starting a campaign to fundraise, innovate its services, and ultimately end hunger across Central Ohio. The organization recently launched its ‘Rooted-In-You Campaign to Reimagine Hunger’ to achieve a $30 million fundraising goal for its 20-county service area. “If all we do is give you really good…
When foster kids have no belongings, one Columbus nonprofit steps in
Good News Notes: “One Columbus nonprofit has been helping foster kids adjust to new environments. Stitched Together provides Hope Cases to children that are removed from their homes. The organization started two years ago after Karie Griffin, a licensed foster parent, saw foster kids arrive at their new homes with no belongings. Stitched Together collects donations of…
Ohio zoo announces birth of new baby gorilla
Good News Notes: “The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has announced the birth of a new baby gorilla. According to a release from the zoo, the female western lowland gorilla baby named Jamani was born Wednesday, April 15 at 9:09 p.m. to mother, Cassie, and first-time father, Ktembe. Zoo members, who continue to monitor the gorillas, report that mom,…
Technology To Clean And Reuse PPE Is Being Deployed To Hotspot Hospitals
Good News Notes: “Several large metal shipping containers are lined up in a warehouse under a large American flag. Their doors are ajar and workers stream in and out, power tools buzzing. These are no ordinary shipping containers: They represent a huge scientific breakthrough in the fight against COVID-19.” View the whole story here: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/30/823803831/technology-to-clean-and-reuse-ppe-is-being-deployed-to-hotspot-hospitals
NHL, multiple teams donating to Nashville tornado relief
Good News Notes: “The National Hockey League and several of its franchises have reached out to support the home city of the Nashville Predators in the wake of a deadly tornado. The Minnesota Wild announced a $25,000 team donation, as well as an additional $25,000 donation from franchise owner Craig Leipold and his wife Helen,…
Columbus Zoo provides update on cheetah cubs born through IVF
Good News Notes: “The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have provided an update on the two cheetah cubs who were born through in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. The male and female cubs were born at the zoo on Feb. 19. The zoo says the cubs are crawling and interacting with each other.” View the whole…